Referee Brad Rogers Silences Giants Fans by Releasing Clear Video Evidence Justifying His No-Call on Zack Baun’s Hip-Drop Tackle That Injured Cam Skattebo in the Eagles vs Giants Game
Referee Brad Rogers Silences Giants Fans by Releasing Clear Video Evidence Justifying His No-Call on Zack Baun’s Hip-Drop Tackle That Injured Cam Skattebo in the Eagles vs Giants Game
Controversy erupted when New York Giants linebacker Zack Baun executed a hip-drop tackle on Eagles running back Cam Skattebo, who fell awkwardly and was forced to leave the game with an apparent leg injury. The entire stadium went silent — and within seconds, social media exploded with outrage. But what fueled the chaos most was referee Brad Rogers’ decision not to throw a flag on the play.
Eagles fans were furious, calling it a “clear dirty hit,” while some Giants supporters argued it was simply a hard, clean tackle. As criticism poured in, Rogers stood firm — and moments later, he personally requested to show the replay footage to explain his ruling, a rare move during live play.
In the slow-motion breakdown, the footage revealed that Baun did not drop his full body weight onto Skattebo’s legs, which is the defining element of an illegal hip-drop tackle under current NFL rules. Instead, he rotated and wrapped up the runner in a controlled motion, a technique still permitted by the rulebook.

Facing mounting scrutiny, Brad Rogers calmly addressed the issue, delivering a statement that managed to sound firm, fair, and even reassuring to Eagles fans:
“I understand the concern for Skattebo, but referees don’t make calls based on emotion — we make them on principle. That play didn’t meet the criteria for a foul, and sometimes fairness means letting the game continue under the rules.”
His words quickly spread across social media, earning respect from analysts and fans alike. Even some Giants supporters admitted that Rogers handled the situation with rare composure and integrity, standing by the rulebook despite intense pressure.
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— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) October 26, 2025
NEW VIDEO SHOWS #GIANTS ROOKIE STAR RB CAM SKATTEBO’S ANKLE GOING THE COMPLETE WRONG WAY.
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THIS IS REALLY HORRIFIC TO WATCH.
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While the game’s outcome remains undecided, one thing is certain: Brad Rogers didn’t just officiate the Eagles vs Giants clash — he managed to calm a storm of outrage with logic, transparency, and the professionalism expected from one of the NFL’s top referees.












